5 Ramadan sales you won't want to miss
One of our favourite department stores in Dubai, Bloomingdales has up to 70% off womenswear, childrenswear and menswear during its Ramadan sale. EW's top picks…
JACQUEMUS
Le Petit Bambimou Shoulder Bag, AED1,940
NEEDLE & THREAD
Peony Promise Lana Round Neck Gown, AED1,900
MACH & MACH,
Double Bow 110 Satin Pumps, AED1,500 Namshi
Leading fashion and beauty e-commerce site Namshi is our go-to for a whole host of mid-scale brands, perfect for beach, brunch, work and party wear. This Ramadan, there's 30% to 80% off hundreds of lines across fashion and beauty, plus 15% cash back when you spend AED300. EW's top picks…
Never Fully Dressed,
Printed maxi dress, AED298
Calvin Klein, low top sneakers
AED323
Victoria Beckham, rectangle sunglasses,
AED875 The Giving Movement
Get between 30% and 70% off athleisure, two-piece sets and oh-so-comfy basics from The Giving Movement's Ramadan sale. Plus, right now there's a further 20% off with code EXTRA20. EW top picks…
The Giving Movement,
Oversized cotton sweatshirt, AED300
The Giving Movement,
Oversized band tee, AED209
The Giving Movement,
Textured jacquard joggers, AED250 Noon
The UAE's one-stop-shop for e-commerce – from household items and electronics to beauty and fashion – Noon has an array of Ramadan sales. There are varying discounts, changing weekly, flash sales, and a further 20% off for HSBC card holders. EW's top picks…
SONY,
Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones in Black, AED838.90
Amazfit,
Helio Smart Ring, AED579
Dyson,
Airwrap Multi-Styler in Red Velvet Gold, AED2,069 Faces
The home of all of your favourite fragrance, skincare, bath and body, makeup, haircare, and accessories brands, the Ramadan sale at Faces has from 25% to 50% off an array of top brands, plus free gifts to be snapped up too. EW's top picks…
BEAUTY OF JOSEON,
Glow Deep Serum Face Serum, AED73.50
ELIZABETH ARDEN,
Rapid Skin Renewing Serum Capsules, AED303
KERASTASE,
Ultra-Violet Purple Hair Mask, AED210.80 – For more on luxury lifestyle, news, fashion and beauty follow Emirates Woman on Facebook and Instagram
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